HBO talk show host Bill Maher spoke out in defense of controversial right-wing host Alex Jones after Jones was suspended from several social media platforms, saying that everyone has a right to free speech.

Maher, noting that Jones has "told crazy lies" about him, said on his HBO show Friday that "if you’re a liberal, you’re supposed to be for free speech."

“That’s free speech for the speech you hate. That’s what free speech means. We’re losing the thread of the concepts that are important to this country,” he continued.

“If you care about the real American **** or you don’t. And if you do, it goes for every side. I don’t like Alex Jones, but Alex Jones gets to speak. Everybody gets to speak," Maher said.

Facebook is a privately-owned platform but what if you consider Facebook or social media the Public Square? Or if you consider the internet the Public Square does that change your thoughts?

I consider the internet the public square. Facebook/Twitter/Youtube as private gathering points. It is no different then the mane. Use family smack and you are out. If you want to use family smack there are other gathering points for you.

I consider the internet the public square. Facebook/Twitter/Youtube as private gathering points. It is no different then the mane. Use family smack and you are out. If you want to use family smack there are other gathering points for you.

Guess you don’t have any problem with President Trump yanking security clearances.

A private corporation has no obligation to provide a platform to anyone and everyone who demands one.

But I suppose your skewed thought processes should come as no surprise coming from an alt-right snowflake who complains because the Orange Mane doesn't provide a safe space which conforms to his terms.

A private corporation has no obligation to provide a platform to anyone and everyone who demands one.

But I suppose your skewed thought processes should come as no surprise coming from an alt-right snowflake who complains because the Orange Mane doesn't provide a safe space which conforms to his terms.

The government has given internet companies special latitude. No more.

Shadow banning & censorship brings them under the same laws & scrutiny other companies live by.

Still interesting how left considers this censorship. Pulling Security Clearances.

It’s not, you agree?

It isn't censorship, even Brennan has stated that. What it is something worse. It is attempt to use the power the of the president to intimidate and potential prevent individuals from doing legal obligations. All because they have criticized him or because they are key members of the investigation. That is why all the former CIA and DNI directors have publicly criticized this action.